Sourcing Co-ordinator

Wabtec; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in South Africa seeks a Sourcing Co-Ordinator to own local sourcing for manufactured components, driving cost targets and supplier performance. You will develop localization strategies, audit suppliers, and collaborate with engineers to meet contract requirements.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and cost analysis. Local market experience is preferred; a valid driver's license is assumed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to technical drawings.
• Excellent negotiations skills and analytical abilities to manage supplier relationships.
• Fluent in English with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Localize manufacturing of fabricated, machined and C-Class parts.
• Develop and execute local and international sourcing strategies; supplier selection and consolidation.
• Own sourcing execution for assigned commodities with cost deflation targets.
• Conduct supplier audits, risk management and site visits as needed.
• Coordinate with engineers and SQEs to ensure product requirements are met.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

MS Excel

Education

National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Trade Tested Artisan (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Oracle / ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Title: Sourcing Co-Ordinator

Reporting To: Sourcing Manager, Wabtec SA

Reporting Relationship: This position does not have direct reports.

Primary Purpose of Role: Position will serve as the local owner for sourcing for the supply of locally manufactured components into our manufacturing and customer service businesses. These responsibilities include the development, communication, and execution of strategies to ensure realization of the business objectives for project, which includes the Cost of Bill of Materials, Target Costing, Should-Be Costing activities, identifying suppliers and supporting planning of incoming materials. Grow the localization activities for steel fabrications, castings, machining, pneumatic parts tied to contract requirements.

Primary Objectives:

• Localize the manufacturing of fabricated, machined and C-Class parts
• Assist with the development & execution of our local and international sourcing strategies. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
• Responsible for sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation targets.
• Vendor Sourcing activities: conduct supplier audits and perform supplier risk management techniques as and when required
• Conduct customer site visits as the need arise.
• Communicate compliance and quality control standards to vendors by Obtaining site audit documentation, certifications, quotes, pre-production samples (first articles)
• Market analysis support to Sourcing Manager: Prepare, consolidate, adjudicate and prepare recommendations (administrative tasks) in according to the scope requirements of the RFQ and tender processes against various suppliers
• Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by our suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.
• Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
• Partnering with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
• Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery/quality issues, invoicing/payables issues, and database management.
• Capture the local content and configuration for manufactured items
• Liaise with Company engineers, SQE’s to guide suppliers to maintain the product requirements.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and amend old contracts.
• Works with Material Planner/ Assistant to ensure alignment in forecast vs site/ customer production requirements
• Maintain Material Master for Validated / Approved items to correct Sources of Supply in collaboration with the Planning Department.
• Perform Monthly supplier scorecard in according to the Service level agreement KPI

Formal Education/Training

• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics
• Trade Tested Artisan (Mechanical/Electrical) Advantageous
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to technical manufacturing drawings
• Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing principles

Essential work skills

• 2 – 3 years of Strategic Sourcing experience
• Excellent negotiations skills and analytical skills with the ability to manage and develop supplier relationships
• Ability to build rapport at all levels within an organization
• Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments
• Experience implementing a compliant supply chain
• Contract Management
• Conversant with BBBEE Legislation especially Enterprise and Supplier Development
• Supplier health analysis (Capacity, financial, risk)
• Foundry, Fabrication and Machining, pneumatic parts buy is an added pre-requisite
• Experience with Oracle or comparable MRP/ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, Power Point and Excel
• Valid drivers’ licence

Person Specification

• Fluent in English
• Good motivational skills
• Customer focused
• Excellent attention to detail
• Analytical thinker operating with a high level of integrity
• A team player with flexible approach and a willingness to learn A self-starter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to troubleshoot production issues and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

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